Low Row Machine vs Prone W Raise
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions vs 518. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Low Row Machine and Prone W Raise and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Low Row Machine vs Prone W Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions compared to 518 for Prone W Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Row Machine and Prone W Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Low Row Machine and Prone W Raise Differ
| What differs | Low Row Machine | Prone W Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | traps and rear delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,102 sessions | 518 sessions |
How to Do Low Row Machine
Low Row Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Pull your elbows back until they reach behind your body.
- 3. While maintaining an open chest, slowly extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please keep your chest out to avoid slouching your back.
For a full Low Row Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Low Row Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Prone W Raise
Prone W Raise Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Fold your shoulder blades and lift your arms.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to let the back of your neck or the tops of your shoulders rise up.
- 2. Keep your shoulders away from your ears and exercise with the feeling of pulling your shoulder blades downward to use your back muscles more precisely.
For a full Prone W Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Prone W Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Low Row Machine or Prone W Raise?
Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions against 518 for Prone W Raise. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Low Row Machine and Prone W Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Low Row Machine loads back, traps, and biceps, and Prone W Raise loads traps and rear delts.
What equipment do Low Row Machine and Prone W Raise need?
Low Row Machine needs a machine, and Prone W Raise needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Prone W Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Low Row Machine once your form holds up.
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